urto

Urto is an Italian masculine noun that denotes collision, impact, or a blow. It can refer to a physical contact, such as a car crash or a bump against an obstacle, as well as to a figurative impact on a person or situation, for example a sudden shock or a dramatic turn of events. In technical or sports contexts, the term is used to describe contact between bodies or athletes and to quantify the severity of the impact.

In usage, the singular form is l’urto and the plural is gli urti. Common phrases include un forte urto (a strong impact) and un urto laterale (a lateral impact). The word is versatile enough to describe everyday incidents, industrial or mechanical impacts, and sports-related collisions, as well as metaphorical consequences.

Etymologically, urto is a native Italian term with broad semantic reach centered on contact or collision. It is not typically used as a proper noun, but like many common nouns, it may appear in regional toponyms or surnames in some cases, though such uses are uncommon. The concept is widely understood across Italian-speaking contexts and remains a standard term in dictionaries and everyday language.